Underwood studied at the Art Students League and the Academy of Julian in Paris with J.P.Laurens, Constant andBouguereau. In 1896. Underwood create images for magazines Saturday Evening Post, Ladies’ World magazine and others, as well as works by many literary works. Underwood was born in Jamestown, NY, during his studies took place in Paris, after which he chose for himself a career illustrator. Underwood was a member of the Society of Illustrators in New York City in 1910 and was on staff of the New York Press..